Memphis hosted a game with playoff-like intensity on Tuesday night, and Ja Morant made sure the Grizzlies didn't lose
The Warriors then turned up the defensive pressure, particularly with Payton shadowing Morant, to open the second half. Curry got untracked from three-point range and the Warriors defense contributed to four early Memphis turnovers and the Grizzlies starting 1 of 7 after halftime.
Then it settled into a playoff-type atmosphere with intensity on the court and the loud Memphis crowd on its feet and deeply involved. The teams exchanged leads, neither getting much more than a one-possession advantage and Golden State led 90-87 entering the fourth.Warriors: Wiggins’ three-pointer in the second quarter allowed him to pass Donyell Marshall for 19th in franchise three-pointers. Marshall had 238. ... Draymond Green was out with left calf tightness.
Grizzlies: C Steven Adams missed his third game under health and safety protocols. ... Assistant coach Darko Rajakovic served as interim coach against the Warriors with coach Taylor Jenkins still in health and safety protocols. Assistant Brad Jones served in the interim role the previous three games as Jenkins and Rajakovic, the lead assistant, were in protocols.Grizzlies: Host Minnesota on Thursday night in the second of a four-game homestand.